Community Development Department | Town of Vail, Colorado
Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)
Grade 55 | Hiring Range: $113,506 – $170,259 annually
Midpoint: $141,882.50
The Town of Vail is seeking an experienced planning professional and proven leader to serve as our next Planning Manager. This is a unique opportunity to help shape one of the nation's premier mountain communities while leading a talented team of planners responsible for current planning, long-range planning, development review, policy development, and community-focused initiatives.
As the Planning Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Town's Planning Division within the Community Development Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Community Development, this position oversees a team of professional planners and plays a key role in guiding development, land use policy, urban design, and community planning efforts throughout the Town of Vail.
This position serves as a trusted advisor to applicants, property owners, architects, developers, elected officials, and appointed boards, helping navigate complex planning and development issues while preserving the qualities that make Vail a world-class mountain resort community.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing the Town's Planning Team, including supervision, coaching, performance management, hiring, and professional development.
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Managing complex development applications, land use reviews, code amendments, rezoning requests, special development districts, variances, and conditional use permits.
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Directing long-range planning initiatives, special studies, and projects with significant community impact.
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Serving as a liaison to the Planning and Environmental Commission, Design Review Board, Town Council, and other stakeholders.
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Providing expert guidance on land use policy, urban design, architecture, zoning, and community development issues.
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Assisting with departmental budgeting, strategic planning, operational improvements, and policy development.
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Collaborating with applicants, residents, businesses, consultants, and regional partners to achieve community goals.
This position supervises approximately 3–4 direct reports and regularly participates in evening public meetings and community engagement activities.
Interested candidates must submit:
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A completed Town of Vail online application
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A current resume
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A cover letter outlining qualifications, leadership experience, and interest in the position
Applications will be accepted through the Town of Vail's online employment portal.
The Town of Vail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.
